Designers of Bangalore Fashion Week / Bangalore International Fashion Week 8th Edition - Summer Showers
BFW 8th Edition Designers
Abhishek Dutta
33-year old Abhishek Dutta is already a glittering star on Kolkata's fashion firmament. A science graduate, who received his fashion technology degree from Wigan & Leigh College, Kolkata, Abhishek has already earned accolades galore. He designed clothes for the Femina Miss India 2001. He was launched internationally when he was invited as the only Indian designer to showcase at Bali fashion week in 2005 followed by Asia fashion week in 2006 and 2007 respectivly. This designer had more treasures stored away in his cache an soon a collection was showcase internationally in Jakarta (Indonesia), Malyasia, London ,Singapore, LA and Dubai. He has got his credibility in dressing up some of the stars like Raima, Riya, Konkona, John Abraham,Irfan khan, Bipasha Basu.. etc
Today Abhishek retails from twenty stores across the country including the country's leading designer stores .His creations is also available internationally in Singapore, Dubai, Kuwait ,Riyadh, Malyasia, London and New York. Abhishek's distinctive style is the fusion of ancient embroidery with futuristic cuts and uses thus a saree could have a mingling of kashap crochet and leather. There is originality and a lot of creativity, which is portrayed in his garments; Abhishek Dutta's style is avant-guard at times making him a step ahead of the others. Class, style and the allure of mystery is what the designer label has, to offer. The prêt line retailing under 'Adnormal' label and diffusion and couture under 'Abhishek Dutta'.
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Akhilesh Pahwa
After completing his diploma in design Akhilesh Pahwa started his own label and has been 5 years since he never looked boac. His Design sensibility revolves around the perfect blend of modernity and ethincity.
His creations portrait an extraordinary league of male couture as never seen before. with rich and varied experience in the field of designing, ranging from high end trosseau to celebrity wardrobes, the passion for design can beeen seen carved into sleek shillouttes.
With a flair for creating men's wear which is sleek yet extravagant, graceful yet alleuring, vintage yet polished Akhilesh Pahwa believes in cultivating fresh shillouettes with most precise fits.
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Akshita Jain
AKSHITA JAIN, born and brought up in panchkula is pursuing Msc. Fashion designing from INIFD. Akshita is showcasing her collection 'CRAYONS' in her debut show at BFW this season. All of 21, this panchkula girl feels this stage is set just to announce her arrival in the fashion world . The label 'AKSHITA JAIN' is all about mixing and playing with different fabrics to create magic in designs and silhouettes..
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Ambrish Damani
Ambrish Damani is a label in itself in the fashion industry. This chirpy & ever-smiling Kolkata based designer comes from a reputed business family & has had the courage to leave that comfort behind and pursue his dreams of designing. He is a graduate from NIFT & London College of Fashion. His collection is like a whiff of fresh air. His designs are not only very wearable & comfortable but he has something for every occassion. His specialty is graceful salwar-kameezes , Anarkali's and petite sarees along with matching accessories. He loves working with all sorts of fabrics but his favourite would be Natural Fabrics. We take the opportunity to introduce him to you. And as they say, seeing is believing.
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Anjali Rai
Fashion was always what I wanted to do.. I began styling shoots with a photographer friend of mine..Also worked in an Export house..Everything I learned has been very valuable to me..All though I am very much attracted to glamour and dazzle, but the taste that I die for is simplicity, Comfort and easy to wear clothing..And that is what my collection too is all about…Light shades of purity and a pinch of color makes the day easy going and fun filled ..The collection has a touch of bohemian ..Dignifying carefree attitude.. and that is what I love to carry.
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Archana Kochhar
Couturier Archana Kochhar has been showcasing her creation on Indian as well as International runways for more than a decade. Her global design sensibility is a perfect marriage between exquisite embroideries and nouveau texturizing techniques, which are traditionally rooted, all these in luscious color blocked palettes. The couture line comprises of Innovative highly styled, highend ranges of westernized Lehenga, saris, gowns, cocktail dresses, etc. The diffusion features cocktail and Occasion wear, focusing on special moment dressing consisting of stylized Outfits, Tunics, cocktail dresses, stitched saris. The prêt line has luxe ready-to-wear range of Day dresses, tunics, shirts, etc. Due to the high acclaim she received, Archana was invited by Galleries L'fayette Paris to present her collection with international design houses like Kenzo, Christian Lacriox, Ungaro and Nina Ricci in March 2008. Archana is one of the favorites amongst Bollywood glitterati, which includes Sonakshi Sinha, Kangana Ranaut, Soha Ali Khan, Amrita Rao, Ayesha Takia, Sunidhi Chauhan, Zeenat Aman, Mughda Ghodse, Dia Mirza, Celina Jaitley, Jacqueline Fernandez, Raveena Tandon, Prachi Desai, Sameera Reddy, etc. to name few. She is also a regular columnist with many leading newspapers and magazines. She is a mentor to many leading fashion colleges all over India.
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Arpita, Komal And Sunita
Couture fashion next - the designer trio behind this label are Arpita Rai, Sunita Joshi and Komal Tibnani Former students of Kota(Raj) prestigious CIFT.
'We wanted to create something that represents our view of fashion for the connoisseur who believes in themselves, who loves to experiment without being ordinary- who appreciates research and quality.' says Arpita Rai. We base our work on the study of details, defined volumes and materials, so as to best express the femininity in every woman without making it vulgar and boldness of every stylish men.
Their designs for today's modern woman who enjoys bold, contemporary pieces that provides directional styling to her wardrobe. Trans-seasonal pieces that work together…work or play…day or night…past, present and future
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Chaitali Biplab
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Eddie And Simmi
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Heena Raj
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Khushboo Chhadwa
The name that spells a story….. Carissa, is a story of fashion, style and elegance..!The brand came into existence because of the Designer, Khushboo Chhadwa's, love for fashion and need to explore and scale new heights in the world of fashion. One of the most important days of a woman's life is the day she gets betrothed. This is the day when the bride has all eyes on her! The Bride wants to dress up , get herself pampered and ready for the biggest day of her life in the most glamorous and perfect manner.Every woman nurtures this desire, irrespective of cast, creed or religion. We, at Carissa, work towards making every Bride's dream, a reality. We mainly focus on exquisite Bridal Trousseau. Over the past few years, Carissa has showcased it's collections at Mumbai and Delhi in exhibitions like 'Vivah – by TarunSarda', 'Marwar', 'Shagun – Times of India' and a few more. Our collections includef a wide range of Lehengas, Bridal Sarees, StylisedSarees, Anarkali Suits, Salwar Suits, Gowns, Evening Wear, and Unstitched Suits. We consider our success to be in an over joyous and satisfied client.
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Lalita And Amit Gupta
Currently based in New Delhi Amit Gupta originally belongs to Banda(U.P) He graduates from Pearl Academy of Fashion. Amit work goes beyond just feminine Beauty, Luxury and Fashion. Inspired by new era goes into Fashion. His work epitomizes simplicity yet on a closer look reveals. His obsessive attention to details. His passion of Designing and now transforming these to a garment. Is my current obsession every piece showcases quality, finish and flawless workmanship. While keeping international trends and color in mind.
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Neerus Emporio
Neeru's presents its signature store Neeru's Emporio, The Wedding Galleria at Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad.A luxurious 30,000 sq.ft. of wedding bliss. Located in the most celebrated Jubilee Hills – India's answer to Paris' Champs-Élysées, the store is a global destination for Indian wear. The emporio boasts of luxurious interiors with plush Italian marble finished floorings and a sophisticated interior architecture that gives it an international appeal while the garments still being not so grandly priced. Neeru's Emporio does not only look international but is also equipped with advance technological based touch-points such as ipad enabled catalogues that looks suave and classy while interacting with customers. Not forgetting TV screens at different spots in the emporio to keep the guests entertained and indulged. Indeed, a hi-tech store in a hi-tech city!
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Neha Modi
My new collection is all about style , cuts and silhoutte's which looks very fresh and chick !! its perfect for the summer weddings and the collection showcases dresses , gowns , lehngas , and anarkalis with pants . Collection is very elegant with a touch of tradition and just right for the moden women who is diva and who likes to create her own fashion statement. The colors used range from solid peaches , pinks , greens ,orange , yellow , cream, reds to cool shade of blue and grey.i hve worked with zardozi embroidery but not without swaroski , dabka , pearls and crytals I love creating cool , comfortable pieces that allow a women to live her on the occasion with just a spark of originality.To incorporate a show theme 'classic palette' I focused on nature colors.
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Niki Mahajan
Taking inspiration from all things one enjoys under the Indian Sumer. The complete opposite of the dark and grey winter, the collection is full fluorescent and neon colors. Easy flowing silhouettes with extensive use of gossamer fabrics, Like tulle, Chiffons and Georgettes. The collection consists of a juxtapose between opaque and transparent. Niki is famous for her signature block prints, a look she has incorporated in this collection. Detailed matte neon sequins work in happy floral patterns have been artistically placed to create a fashion statement. The neon colors include Acidic Lime, Tanquery Orange, Lemony Yellow, Raspberry Pink all come together to celebrate this joyous collection.
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Prathiksha Hegde
'Prathiksha' by Bangalore based designer Prathiksha Hegde specializes in women's wear giving utmost importance to design detailing and fit. The essence of the clothing is very stylish, glamorous and classy. Having a fine eye for detailing and embroidery, this creativity fueled fashion designer, graduated from Fashion Institute Of Design and Merchandising, Los Angeles 2010. Prathiksha believes that great fashion should be available to the masses. Her clothes targets a wide selection of the audience, and her personal touch in the clothes cannot be missed. Prathiksha and Nayana Jhawar started Ognora design house in October 2011. Prathiksha showcases at Ognora, Bangalore.
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Priyanka Batra
Priyanka Batra is an established fashion designer , doing Indian formal and fusion wear. Her brand 'PREƎVIN' is an extension of her personality. 'PREƎVIN' is all about clean cuts , Sophistication yet bold at the same time. Making a statement , minutely detailed garments ,textured embellishments and drapes is what you will find as her signature style. PREƎVIN is a collection embodying the true ethos of today's Indian modern woman. Keeping the cultural spirit alive and yet emitting a distinctive aura.
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Rajneeral Babutta
She skillfully manages the combination of refinement and sensuality, with exceptional fabrics and highly perfected detail. She strives to make fashion that is timeless in its elegance: to offer one clear example. Rajneeral's known already for cutting the most perfect trench.
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Ramesh Dembla
The name Ramesh Dembla stands for a unique concept of elegance, a clientele of elite crowd and film stars, and a fashion hallmark recognized throughout the world. Ramesh Dembla has created a trademark style that is modern and pure, elegant but not conventional. Ramesh Dembla's designs have crossed the shores of India and gone as far as Los Angeles. In fact, it was Ronn Moss – the famous American actor, musician and singer/songwriter, best known for portraying Ridge Forrester in the soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful noticed his label in LA. So, when he was in India, he made it a point to get in touch with me and even walked the ramp for him. Most of his fashion shows are stubbed with long list of show stoppers that include Mrs. World and Bollywood stars like Ria Sen, Sofie Choudhary, Jacqueline Fernandez, Aarti Chabria, Smilie Suri, Shaurya Chauhaan. His fashion shows also witness special appearances by stars like Rithesh Deshmukh, Neal Nitin Mukesh, Samir Dattani and Sreesanth.,and the most big names from bollywood akshay kumar,jhon Abraham, shahid kapoor, priyanka chopra,deepika padukone, chitgranda singh.jacky bhagnani are few to name. Down in south several Sandal Wood Stars like Ramya, Sharmila Mandre, Sanjana and Nidhi Subbaiah industry have walked the ramp for Ramesh's Collections.
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Rina Dhaka
Designer Rina Dhaka burst on to Indian fashion scene in the late eighties as one of its most promising stars. At the India fashion week was declared the best collection for Milan. The jury was Michael Fink of Saks/ Albert Morris of Browns/ Fern Mallis of IMG Has won the best designer award in Miami Fashion Week 2004.Is very well known among the It people of the world. Her clients include Naomi Campbell, Martha Marzotto, Uma Thurman, Tara Palmer Tomlinson, Vittorio Radice, to name a few. She is known as a designer for women who think. Has shown her work in The Louvre Paris, Metropolitan museum, New York, London, Mauritius, South Africa, Dubai, Singapore, Hong Kong and USA. She was the best seller at the bollywood promotion at Selfridges, Galeries Lafayette Paris, Lord's Taylor New York, Jaeger at Harvey Nichols, Tashi, London, Gloria Gratacos Spain.
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Ritu Kumar
Ritu Kumar is one of India's foremost designers. She has developed a unique style of her own, reflecting the ancient traditions of Indian craftsmanship in a contemporary vocabulary.
Ritu Kumar's understanding of ancient designs and the innovative use of traditional crafts has created a new classicism. She has been awarded the Indira Gandhi Priyadarshani award for her achievements and contribution in the field of fashion.
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Sandhya Reddy
Vanilla is an amalgam of elaborate & stylized Indian embroidery techniques with silhouettes that are clean & subtle . With colors that draw attention and surface techniques like never before, Vanilla is a class of its own.
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Sayantan Sarkar
Presently retailing through own design studio in Kolkata offering a complete range of prêt and couture ensembles. Also retails from multi-designer stores at Mumbai, Hyderabad and Ahmedabad. The label focuses on a dual dimension as per client needs. On one hand it caters to celebrity clients and their couture needs, while on the other it is firmly rooted to give its regular clients a prêt look. Experimentation in terms of texture, print, batik and tie and dye is the forte of this label. Use of natural and organic cotton, linen and silks in different variation makes the label versatile. Earned major style points from the international press for designing the wardrobe for actor Paoli Dam, who walked the red carpet for Jayasundara's film Chhatrak screened in the Directors' Fortnight section at the 64th Cannes Film Festival 2011. Have worked as celebrity designer with clientele ranging from the ever classy Zeenat Aman and the graceful Mahima Chaudhury for IIJW 2011. to Miss India- World turned actor Sayali Bhagat and Indian supermodel Nayonika Chatterjee. Renowned singer Usha Uthup, Bengali actors Raima Sen, Swastika Mukherjee and Koel Mullick, among others, have flaunted the 'Sayantan Sarkar' label.
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Shweta Bhargava
After gaining rich experience of working with the leading international designers and export houses in India, the gold medalist designer, an alumni of the prestigious Pearl Academy of Fashion, took forward her rich family legacy of producing many collections.The Company deals with Label like ZARA,MANGO,FCUK and many more. I had the privilege to work with their Designers and learn the techniques of exploring fabrics and implementing designs and play with silhouettes. With my rich experience with Western Designers and Knowledge of Indian embroidery and silhouettes. I was inspired to open a new line of Garments. Which gave the inception of Fashion Studio. Also Worked Back Stage for Known Designers like Anju Modi and Sonam Dubal for Lakme Fashion Week,Mumbai.In response to the individualistic needs of the global consumer,Shweta Bhargava product line comprises of Ethnic Wear, Dresses, Jackets. Fusion of Western Silhouette with different type of Indian Embroideries that are an answer to the global woman's needs. The inspirations for Designs are from the intricate patterns from the whole of this beautiful world. They depict the many moods of the day. Black and White Colours and with innovative fabrics and patterns it enhance the beauty and elegance of the fashionable, sensitive and desiring woman of today. The constant research on international fashion and trends translates into products that bear the hallmark in quality and design. Every creation is inspired by different types of silhouettes, textures and embroidery. The Black & White colours and different kinds of fabrics used in silhouettes are for casual as well as formal wear.
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Shweta Shill And Pankaj Kumar
'You & me is a Retail outlet where we cater our customer with the distinctive range of womens wear, age group 22-28. The collection is comprised of khadi dreses , jackets , kurtis along with wide variety of cotton and blends , georgette, chiffon, brocades, chanderi ethnic wear in A-line kurtis , Anarkali dreses ,lehngas ,suits and sarees. Our colour theory is from Neutral to contrast with traditional to contemporary attractive and pebbly prints and surface detail. Our Label is to approach and promote the craftmenship of Indian art and craft sector bonding it with contemporized fashion global hub.
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Susanta And Soumik
Hi, I am Susanta.I has been pass out from NIFT (Kolkata) in 2005. After then I participate in 'hi – style '06'.I also worked with some renowned Fashion Designer. My co-partner Mr.Soumik Dutta is working with me under the lebel 'Susanta & Somik'.
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Umesh P Joshi
UMESH JOSHI DESIGN STUDIO label by Umesh.P.Joshi young designer from Bangalore is making waves in the Indian fashion horizon. Particularly is known for his un- conventional and wacky style of designing clothes. Known for his unique design to bring out the elegance and beauty in every woman. After Graduated from IIFT BANGALORE in 2009, he started his designing career with TV reality shows, and has designed for 15 reality show in just 2years. In 2011 Umesh.P.joshi launched his own label 'UMESH JOSHI DESIGN STUDIO'. Well-heeled in creating women cocktail party wear, gowns, lehanga, salwar suits.
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Upasna
Sophistication and uniqueness is the essence of 'SUVAN' identity. Label is about understanding one's individuality and desire. It is focused on the distinctiveness and exclusivity of each and every piece. Suvan wants to rejoice life with its creativity. Suvan supports hand embroidery, bringing unique motifs which are derived from Upasna's Illustration. Every piece creates its own story, its unique style and value. Upasna a graduate from University of The Arts London, London College of Fashion 2012. She has been known for her creative pattern cutting and Illustration. Upasna has been finalist for British Fashion Council Illustration Awards 2012, Nina de York Illustration Awards 2012, Company Magazine Illustration competition 2010. Her work with Full Spectrum Production, 'The Hanging Out Project' was displayed in Victoria and Albert Museum in London 2012.
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Vandana Raj
The label Vandana Raj is recognized amongst the distinguished designer of Bangalore. Vandana Raj established her boutique 12 years ago, with a humble start and soon it began to create a buzz due to its amazing designs, personalized service and a great attitude of the designer herself. In the last decade, Vandana Raj Label has found a place with hundreds of satisfied clients from Domestic and International circles. Her work in the last decade has culminated into unique designs and designer wear, available to any woman in search of style, elegance and panache. Her boutique VRE carries Customized-to-Wear (CTW) designer wears, casual contemporary, Ethnic, Western apparels & Patiala Salwar suits & accessories for women. VRE specialises in creation of Ethinic Wear, Designer blouses, Sarees and Wedding trousseaus. The label Vandana Raj provides services such as Style Assessments, and Special orders to customers during store hours and by personal appointments. Style Concierges are fully trained and available to clients on a daily basis. VR innovative Style Assessments are done in a friendly and knowledgeable environment, helping women to understand their personal styles, thereby enhancing the reputation as a truly unique Studio. Vandana's work has been covered in Sattva Magazines and a Popular Bangalore Daily newspaper as a woman, whose success is attributed to her grit, determination and single minded focus in dressing up lovely women who are professionals, mature actresses, dancers and women of all ages and from varied walks of life.
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Vatsala, Avinash And Rupa G
Thread Craft
Craft being an activity involving skill in making things by hand, we have many hands working to skillfully execute various arts they specialize in, to provide you with the exclusivity you deserve. Thread Craft is a collection of artisans who through experience and talent reach the expressive levels of an artist using their hands, mind and heart in their work and what they create, managed by three professional designers, who guide them to create masterpieces. Overall Thread Craft is a sync of art professionalism and creativity to provide you the best works of art which will soon become treasures in your wardrobe. The auspicious union of RSG by Rupa's, Ms. Rupa G and Mrs. Sonu Dixit with Mr. Avinash Yadav to bring to you a line like no other is collectively celebrated as Thread Craft. Ethnic, western or be it fusion, we, as RSG by Rupa, have been able to provide the client's imaginations into reality for the past 2 plus years and the addition of Mr. Avinash into the team has nothing but tweaked up the entire imaginative process. We three as a dream team have been able to come up with designs and concepts which would soon become a must have in anyone's attire. From designer clothes to accessories and footwear, we are looking into the full deal when it comes to fashion.The only thing left to say is come, look and be amazed at what threads can look like when given a little thought, imagination and work.
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